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Chang Jiang. Benefits to human. Agriculture. 66% of China ’ s rice dams, canals for water storage providing irrigation water. Agriculture. alluvium on flood plain replenishment of nutrients thick fertile soil. Agriculture. What type of farming is practised there? Why?.
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Chang Jiang Benefits to human
Agriculture • 66% of China’s rice • dams, canals for water storage • providing irrigation water
Agriculture • alluvium on flood plain • replenishment of nutrients • thick fertile soil
Agriculture • What type of farming is practised there? Why?
Freshwater fisheries • fresh water provided • it’s profitable • can raise people’s living standard
Industrial use • water for cooling purpose • water as a raw material • ship-building/repairing
Industrial use • Using your observation, what type of industry is taking place?
Industry • What type of material are the ships loading?
Industry • industries can enjoy cheap sea transport
Recreation • many scenic spots • historical sites
Recreation • What fluvial feature can you see? • What’s the name of this tourist spot?
Recreation • How about this one?
Recreation • tourism can provide jobs • recreational activities can be held in lakes or on rivers
HEP generation • middle and upper course • steep gradient creates a “head”
HEP generation • Three Gorges Project is under construction
Inland river navigation • excellent river ports
Inland river navigation • excellent seaports
Inland river navigation • west-east • north-south transport routes
Inland river navigation • cheap and reliable transport for moving RM and finished products
Inland river navigation • transport of passengers